PLANSPONSOR Magazine

COVER

Reality Check

When planning for retirement, participants have more to consider than meets the eye.

Issue Intro |August-September 2019

Clearing Things Up

Many participants have false ideas about retirement. We’ll help you dispel the five biggest myths.
Rules/Regs |June-July 2019

Rules and Regulations

SECURE Act Passes HouseOn May 23, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1994, the Setting Every Community Up for...
Investment Focus |August-September 2019

Opportunities Grow

Sponsors increasingly offer services aimed at ‘retirement income’
Insights |August-September 2019

Back to School

It’s that time of year again—back to school. Whether you’re getting your children ready, as I am, or preparing to...
Plan Analysis |August-September 2019

Does Match Frequency Matter?

PLANSPONSOR data show that giving matches regularly, over the year, can have a modest effect on outcomes.
UpFront |June-July 2019

Hardship Withdrawals Spike

The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 makes it easier to draw money directly as a hardship withdrawal without first getting involved in the loan process.
UpFront |August-September 2019

Actively Managed ESG Funds

New actively managed approaches to environmental, social and governance investing allow for better analysis, oversight and, potentially, performance.
UpFront |August-September 2019

Self-Correcting the Inevitable Mistakes

Even the most informed and dedicated retirement plan fiduciaries sometimes miss the target. The good news is, many mistakes can...
UpFront |August-September 2019

Proactive vs. Hands-Off

Sponsors that have automated their plan say it benefits both company and workers.
UpFront |August-September 2019

Talking Points

Participants Should Know More About Plan Rollovers 51% didn’t know it’spossible to movemoney from anindividual retirementaccount toa 401(k) plan. 42% of those betweenages 35 and 65didn’t know theycould...